Comparison

Number Spy vs Puzzle Panel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Number Spy

A number guessing game where players hunt for a mystery number between 1 and 999. Compete against friends or AI opponents using visual clues and hint arrows to find the target number first.

Highlights
  • Mystery number hunt
  • AI opponents (Average, Smart, Peeking)
  • WiFi multiplayer mode
  • Customizable game settings
  • Hint arrows and range indicators
  • Parental peek feature
Features
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Number Spy – The Ultimate Number Hunt Begins! Ready for a brain-teasing challenge that’s as fun as it is addictive? Number Spy reinvents the classic "Hot or Cold" game with a thrilling twist—hunt down a mystery number between 1 and 999 before your opponent does! Whether you’re facing off against a friend over WiFi or outsmarting a crafty computer opponent, every guess brings you closer to victory—or defeat. How It Works: - Spin the number wheels and make your guess. - Watch the clues light up: Purple (Cold) for way off, Red (Ouch!) for oh-so-close, and everything in between. - Follow the Hint Arrows (Up or Down) to zero in on the target. - Strike the Mystery Number first and claim your win! Why You’ll Love It: - Solo Mode: Test your skills against a computer opponent—choose Average for a casual duel, Smart for a real challenge, or Peeking for a nail-biting race. - WiFi Mode: Challenge a friend and see who’s the ultimate Number Spy. Sync up, set your avatars, and let the showdown begin! - Custom Fun: Pick your avatar, set the number of games per match (1-10), and tweak the odds to keep it exciting for everyone. - Secret Edge: Parents, hold the Cold (Blue) indicator for 2 seconds to sneak a peek at the Mystery Number—perfect for guiding younger players! Quick to Learn, Tough to Master: With colorful Range Indicators and clever opponents that adapt, every round is a fresh thrill. Will you outguess the competition with strategy, or rely on luck to steal the win? Download Number Spy Now! Grab it free from your app store. Get ready to hunt, guess, and triumph—your next obsession starts here!

About

Puzzle Panel

Features
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Tap a panel and all surrounding panels flip simultaneously. Complete the target shape with the exact number of taps. A logic puzzle game where you manipulate panels engraved on stone to complete the target pattern. Welcome to a world of deep thinking hidden behind simple rules. 【Just 3 Rules】 1. Check the "target board" at the top of the screen 2. When you tap a panel, the surrounding 3×3 area (up to 9 squares) flips simultaneously 3. Complete the shape identical to the target with the exact number of taps to clear the level That's all you need to know. The rest is a test of your logical ability. 【100 Levels · 10 Stages】 As you progress, the board gets bigger and the number of taps increases. The effect of each tap cascades in complex ways, requiring depth of thought. ・Stage 1-2 (Lv.1-20): Learn the basics on a 4×4 grid ・Stage 3-4 (Lv.21-40): Strategy required on 5×5 ・Stage 5-6 (Lv.41-60): Real challenge on 6×6 ・Stage 7-8 (Lv.61-80): High difficulty stages on 7×7 ・Stage 9-10 (Lv.81-100): Reach the highest difficulty on 8×8 【Features】 ■ Every puzzle is solvable All levels have a solution. There are no unsolvable puzzles. ■ Different puzzles every time Even on the same level, the board is randomly generated for a fresh experience each time. ■ Pause & Resume Progress is automatically saved when closing the app. Resume anytime from where you left off. ■ Play Record Results are automatically saved. Review your past records anytime. ■ 15 Language Support The UI automatically switches based on your device language settings. ■ Completely Free · No Ads No in-app purchases or ads. Enjoy pure puzzle-solving. ■ Works Offline No internet connection required. Play anywhere. 【Recommended For】 ・Those who want to exercise their brain during free time ・Sudoku and number puzzle lovers ・Those looking for simple but challenging puzzles ・Those who want to improve logical thinking 【Tips】 At first, tap intuitively. Once you're used to it, try predicting which panels will change with each tap. Tapping corners and edges has a smaller range, tapping the center has a larger range — this difference is the key to solving.

Screenshots

Number Spy4 screens
Puzzle Panel4 screens

Verdict

The call

Number Spy and Puzzle Panel are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Number Spy versus Puzzle Panel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber SpyPuzzle Panel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeil RohanYuga Tachikawa

In-app purchases

None

Number Spy

No in-app purchases

None

Puzzle Panel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Number Spy free?
Number Spy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puzzle Panel free?
Puzzle Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Number Spy or Puzzle Panel have ads?
Neither Number Spy nor Puzzle Panel shows ads.

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